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Home My WebLink About03262013 City Council Laydowns qz6//3 m-)1 L-ct-i-Jdoum Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board 2013 First Quarter Report PACAB met for its regularly scheduled business meetings during Jan, Feb and Mar. Some of the topics covered were: the moorage rates at Seward and other harbors in southcentral Alaska and a discussion of the annual fee increases, and the Passenger Fee as implemented. PACAB met with the City Council in a work session on February 11 to discuss the Board's priorities, which will include looking at alternate energy sources for Seward and reviewing the Harbor Master Plan. These priorities will be forwarded to Council in April in the form of a resolution. PACAB sponsored a public meeting on the Stand Alone Natural Gas Pipeline on February 26. PACAB's next regularly scheduled business meeting is April 3 at noon. Submitted by Deborah Altermatt, PACAB Chair 26 March 2013 k5A,/45/ri,„ Johanna Kinney From: Jonah Swiderski <jonah@catalyst-marine.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:41 AM To: Johanna Kinney Subject: Seward Wellness Request- Lay down for council Good Day, From discussion that I have heard around town there is concern over the possible roll that Seward Parks and Recreation Dep. plays in the community. There has been talk about moving certain aspects of the workout and training equipment to the old city museum building. I understand that reasoning is it would provide more room for equipment and allow better oversight as the SPRD offices are being moved to that building as well. The concern, if I understand it correctly, is that the SPRD's roll in providing equipment, space, resources to bettering Seward wellness is threatening and in direct competition to local businesses. I agree that the city nor any government entity should purposely engage in business that is meant to compete/impede local businesses, however, I do not believe this to be the case with the SPRD. The workout facility that has been leased to the SPRD has been around since I was a child spending my summers in Seward. Hours were liberal,programs were constantly available at costs that allowed those with simple income to afford. The gyms in town(who I believe are impacted by these decisions the most)began with full knowledge that these services were available to the general public. They have operated and expanded what they have to offer over the years. Most importantly they offer something that the SPRD has never challenged or competed with. They offer yoga,Pilates,individual trainers, sun tanning,healthy living coaching etc., etc., all of which help individuals achieve more and live healthier. The services are done in a professional way,maintenance and cleanliness are constantly attended to, and the focus is on the individual. What SPRD offers is a simple outlet for individuals to work-out and exercise on there own without any frills. They offer basketball,volleyball, racquetball, and rollerskating to name a few things in the multipurpose room the local gyms are simply not able to provide. The necessity of the SPRD to provide affordable Seward wellness is undeniable and the opportunity to have workout equipment moved to a location that is bigger then a 15'x6'room that you share with a wooden statue of an eagle should be something that everyone is eager to see happen. If introducing private businesses that offer similar services causes the city to curb existing programs at affordable rates then there is potential for much more then SPRD to be effected. It could set a precedence that would allow me or a company in town to purchase a travel lift for example and then expect the city to get rid of their existing lift as it would then compete directly with my service regardless of price. Due to negotiations with AVTEC it seems we are already loosing hours to what is available to us at the AVTEC rec building and that is a trend I hope does not continue. Thank you for your time in considering this message, Jonah Swiderski 1 A 37c2k Vo' l Brenda Ballou From: Josh Neta <joshneta@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 5:10 PM To: kamiobi@gmail.com; Brenda Ballou; Dot;J Headtke; Johanna Kinney; Justine Pechuzal; Kristi Larson; Sheila Morrow Subject: Schedule in Obihiro (DRAFT) Attachments: Mural Schedule in Obihiro (DRAFT).xls Hello everyone, My boss put together a Draft schedule, see attachment, for the mural work in Obihiro along with other activities. Please keep in mind this is just a draft and may change. Depending upon the time the group would be arriving on 9/9 that days activities will change. We are planning to do the dedication ceremony on either 9/21 or 9/22 but the day has not been decided yet. I think we will end up going with 9/21 and then have 9/22 as an option in case of bad weather or other unforeseen problems. We think that 9/20-9/23 (or 9/22) would be the best time frame to have the city representative here in Obihiro. It should be noted that the garage we will be working at is only open until 5:30 so we will have to be done with work each day by then. Once you have decided your flight schedule and the hotel you will be staying at please let me know. Thanks, Josh Spam Not spam Forget previous vote 1 r .r Seward Mural Collaboration Project (Draft) Visiting Members: Justine Peschusal, Jennifer Headtke, Kristi Larson, Al Lamberson, Dot Bardarson, Willard Dunham, Sheila Morrow, Phyllis Shoemaker Date Day Time Desitination Detail Notes 13:00 (Planned) Arrive Obihiro (Planned) 13:30-14:00 Bus (Airport-.Nakasatsunai) 14:00--16:00 Lunch/Rokka no 9/9 Mon Mori/Nakasastsunai Eki Micro-Bus 16:00-16:40 Bus (Nakasatsunai-+City Hall) 17:00-17:30 Mayor Visit 17:40^-18:00 Meeting 18:00-18:30 Hotel (Check-in) Rest 10:00 Pickup from Hotel 10:20--10:50 TIRC, JICA Show Around 11:00-11:20 Garage (Work Space) Show Around 11:30-12:00 Zoo (Mural Location) Show Around Micro-Bus or 2 Art City Cars 9/10 Tues 12:00^-12:30 Art Museum Appreciation 13:00-✓14:00 Lunch 14:30-- Hotel (free) 18:30--20:30 Mural Committee (Dinner) Talk about Art 10:00 Pickup from Hotel Garage (Work Space) Prep Team (5 People) 10:20^-12:00 Shopping (split up) Shopipng Team (3 People) 9/11 Wed 12:00-13:00 Lunch/Break Eat as groups 2 City Cars 13:00--16:00 Work (separate groups) Same as morning 16:30--17:30 Meeting TIRC 17:30-18:00 Hotel 10:00 Pickup from Hotel Garage (Work Space) Transfer Design 10:20--12:00 Free Day (4 People) (4 people) 9/12 Thur 12:00-13:00 Lunch/Break 2 City Cars 13:00-17:00 Panel Work 17:30-18:00 Hotel 09:00 Pickup from Hotel Garage (Work Space) Volunteers (12-15 9:30-12:00 Painting people) 9/13 Fri Bento (Lunch 2 City Cars 12:00-✓13:00 Lunch/Break Box) 13:00--17:00 Painting Volunteers (12-15 17:30^-18:00 Hotel people) 4 'w Seward Mural Collaboration Project (Draft) Visiting Members: Justine Peschusal, Jennifer Headtke, Kristi Larson, Al Lamberson, Dot Bardarson, Willard Dunham, Sheila Morrow, Phyllis Shoemaker Date Day Time Desitination Detail Notes 09:00 Pickup from Hotel Garage (Work Space) Volunteers (12-15 9:30^-12:00 Painting people) 9/14 Bento (Lunch 12:00^-13:00 Lunch/Break Box) 2 City Cars 13:00^-17:00 Painting Volunteers (12-15 17:30^-18:00 Hotel people) 09:00 Pickup from Hotel Garage (Work Space) Volunteers (12-15 9:30.-12:00 Painting people) 9/15 SUn. Bento (Lunch 12:00-13:00 Lunch/Break Box) 2 City Cars 13:00-17:00 Painting Volunteers (12-15 17:30-18:00 Hotel people) 09:30 Pickup from Hotel 10:00--12:00 Garage (Work Space) 9/16 Mon Painting/Touchup 12:00-13:00 Lunch/Break 2 City Cars 13:00--17:00 Touchup/Lettering 17:30-18:00 Hotel 09:30 Pickup from Hotel Garage (Work Space) 1 Day for panels 10:00-10:30 Check Panels to dry 9/17 Tues 11:00-12:30 Park Golf (Shimin no Kai) 2 City Cars 13:00^-14:00 Lunch (Shimin no Kai) 14:30— Hotel 09:30 Pickup from Hotel Garage (Work Space) 10:00--10:30 Apply clear coat 9/18 Wed Free Day (3 People) 12:0013:00 Lunch/Break 2 City Cars 13:00.17:00 Apply Clearcoat 17:30-✓18:00 Hotel 09:30 Pickup from Hotel 1 Day for panels Garage (Work Space) to dry 10:00-10:30 Check Panels 9/19 Thur 11:0012:30 Sightseeing 2 City Cars 13:00^-15:00 Lunch & Meeting Dedication Ceremony Meeting 15:30^- Hotel 09:30 Pickup from Hotel Seward City Rep -►Pickup/Visit/Mayor Arrives Garage (Work Space) Clean up 10:00-✓12:00 9/20 Fri Wrap/Pack Panels transport Panels 12:00-✓13:00 Lunch/Break 3 City Cars 13:00--17:00 Mount Panels Mtet at Zoo 17:30--18:00 Hotel Seward Mural Collaboration Project (Draft) Visiting Members: Justine Peschusal, Jennifer Headtke, Kristi Larson, Al Lamberson, Dot Bardarson, Willard Dunham, Sheila Morrow, Phyllis Shoemaker Date Day Time Desitination Detail Notes 09:00 Pickup from Hotel 9:00^-10:00 Zoo (Ceremony Prep) Unveiling, exchange 10:00^-12:00 Dedication Ceremony papers, caligraphy performance, etc. 12:00-13:00 Lunch/Break 9/21 13:00-15:00 Ceremony Cleanup (Zoo) 2 City Cars 15:30 Hotel Sponsor: Mural 18:0020:00 Seward Welcome/Farewell Execution Committee Party (Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Committee, Others) 09:30 Pickup from Hotel Meeting about mural City Hall from Obihiro next 10:00--12:00 Meeting (Next Year yene, etcar, �gn, time- 9 22 Sun Project) 12:00^-13:00 Lunch/Break 2 City Cars 13:30— Citizen's Gallery 14:30^- Hotel ?? Pickup from Hotel 99 Arrive Obihiro Airport 9/23 Mon Leave Obihiro Micro-Bus